In order to maximise the use of space at Para Site, the front of the ground floor gallery is re-created as a showcase to present site-specific works directly to passers-by. Developing the gallery-front at street-level meant that art works displayed could be presented to a different audience, confronting or welcoming them into the art space. The first series of gallery-front display is curated by
and saw four young female artists experimenting and exploring the possibilities offered by the new space. Artists include (January 15-31, 1998), (February 13-28, 1998), (finally cancelled) and (March 27 – April 11, 1998). The exhibition is one of the programmes.